A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom: A Supplement to the Intellectual Freedom Manual - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0838913253 ISBN 13 : 9780838913253

Editeur : ALA Editions, 2015

Synopsis

Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as:

• The Library Bill of Rights
• Protecting the freedom to read
• ALA’s Code of Ethics
• How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources
• Minors and internet activity
• Meeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibits
• Copyright
• Privacy, including the retention of library usage records

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is charged with implementing the intellectual freedom policies of the American Library Association through educating librarians and the public about the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. In order to meet its educational goals, the Office undertakes information, support, and coordination activities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ALA Editions
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0838913253
• ISBN 13: 9780838913253
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 260
• Éditeur: Magi Trina, Garnar Martin
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible